Personal Enrichment Continuing Education
Western Piedmont Community College’s philosophy is one of “lifelong learning,” sustaining personal growth and expanding horizons! Personal Enrichment offers teaching license renewal, couple classes, parent/child classes, summer camps, and job certification courses.
Interested in a class that you don’t see? We welcome your suggestions.
Upcoming Classes
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- April 22, 2021, 5:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 2 (64315)
Monthly Calendar
Events in April 2021
- Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 64114
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Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 64114
J Building1001 Burkemont AvenueMorganton, NC 28655USA
Want space, equipment, and guidance to create your own woodworking projects? Western Piedmont Community College is offering an introduction to the safest and best practices for woodshop. This class is a prerequisite class for woodworking open labs. Students will build a serving tray. Students will learn about the shop's overall workspace including wood storage, rough ends, equipment in the machining areas, as well as seeing demonstrations of layout, measurement, and case fitting strategies. Individuals who have already taken the Gateway class previously may work on their own projects. Individuals must wear safety glasses and closed-toed shoes.
Class Dates: 4/1, 4/6, & 4/8
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Western Piedmont Community College J 20
Cost: $97.00
Section Number: 64114
Teacher Renewal Credits: 1.2 CEUS
Educators - Please ask your local school system if they will accept a class for teacher renewal credits.
Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 30, 2021
WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154.
- Gateway to Woodworking 2 (64315)
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Gateway to Woodworking 2 (64315)
J Building1001 Burkemont AvenueMorganton, NC 28655USA
Want space, equipment, and guidance to create your own woodworking projects? Western Piedmont Community College is offering a follow-up course to learn more about the best woodworking practices. Individuals may take this class after taking Gateway to Woodworking 1. Students will build an end table. Students will learn about joinery and intermediate milling techniques. Individuals must wear safety glasses and closed-toed shoes.
Class Dates: 4/22, 4/27, 4/29, & 5/4
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Western Piedmont Community College J 20
Cost: $126.00
Section Number: 61585
Teacher Renewal Credits: 1.6 CEUS
Educators - Please ask your local school system if they will accept a class for teacher renewal credits.
Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 19, 2021
WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154.
Contact Information
Current or Future Classes
Please call (828) 448-6715 or email PersonalEnrichment@wpcc.edu
Registration
Please call (828) 448-6410 or email ylogan@wpcc.edu
Payment
Please see our Payment Policy or contact the WPCC Business Office.
Disability Services
- Karla Lanier, Disability Services Coordinator
Office Number: (828) 448-3153 Email: klanier@wpcc.edu - Disability Services Home Page
- WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154.
We welcome the opportunity to serve your interests and needs. Feel free to ask questions, give your thoughts, or share ideas about classes you would like to see offered through the form below.
Note: All classes are self-supporting. Self-supporting classes are classes not supported by state dollars. All costs associated with these classes are paid through student registration fees.